Finding the Third Proportional to 28,548 and 44,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,548 and 44,316 is: 68,793.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,548 : 44,316 = 44,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,548/44,316 = 44,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,548x = 44,316 × 44,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,548x = 1,963,907,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,907,856/28,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,793.19
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